HR-5977 : Still Just a Bill

This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to give Congress three full business days' prior notice of any announcement of competitive DOT projects receiving a discretionary grant award, letter of intent, loan, loan guarantee, or line of credit of $750,000 or more.

DOT shall also give Congress notice of emergency program fund allocations for the repair of highways and roads damaged as a result of a disaster:

  • three full business days before issuance of the allocation; or
  • concurrently with the allocation, if it is made using DOT's quick release (or any successor) process.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2016-09-22IntroReferralReceived in the Senate.Senate
2016-09-21FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2016-09-21VoteOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 424 - 1 (Roll no. 539). (text: CR 09/20/2016 H5697)House floor actions
2016-09-21FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5766)House floor actions
2016-09-20FloorAt the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.House floor actions
2016-09-20FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5977.House floor actions
2016-09-20FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5697)House floor actions
2016-09-20FloorMr. Graves (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.House floor actions
2016-09-19CalendarsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 585.House floor actions
2016-09-19CommitteeReported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 114-753.House floor actions
2016-09-14CommitteeOrdered to be Reported by Voice Vote.House committee actions
2016-09-14CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2016-09-10CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.House committee actions
2016-09-09IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.House floor actions
2016-09-09IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Transportation and Public Works
See Subjects
  • Congressional oversight
  • Disaster relief and insurance
  • Government lending and loan guarantees
  • Roads and highways
  • Transportation programs funding

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